1977 Nissan Skyline vs. 1958 Simca Aronde

To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (85 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 30 kg more than 1958 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.

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